Burns helped tutor Josh Boyce, a 2013 fourth-round draft pick of the New England Patriots, into becoming one of the most prolific wide receivers in TCU history. In just three seasons, while earning his degree, Boyce became TCU's career leader in touchdown catches with 22. His 2,535 receiving yards rank second, while his 161 career catches are third.

Kerley, a fifth-round draft pick of the New York Jets, and Jimmy Young received All-Mountain West honors.

In his first season with the Horned Frogs, four of TCU's top-six receivers posted reception totals that surpassed their career totals entering the season. Three TCU receivers, Kerley, Antoine Hicks and Young, were named All-MW, while Ryan Christian continued his career professionally with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Prior to arriving at TCU, Burns spent four seasons (2004-07) as the offensive coordinator at SMU. The Mustangs set a school record with 29 touchdown passes in 2006, while their 325 points scored ranked third all-time in SMU history.

Burns has also been an offensive coordinator at Cincinnati (2002-03), Wyoming (1999-01), Memphis (1996-98) and Connecticut (1980-88).

At Cincinnati, Burns directed a record-setting offensive attack in 2002 that helped lead the Bearcats to the Conference USA championship. Cincinnati set school marks for passing yards (3,649 yards), total offense (5,565 yards) and points (409). The Bearcats led C-USA in passing (260.6) and total offense (397.5) per game.

It was Burns' second stint at Cincinnati. He was the Bearcats' quarterbacks coach from 1989-91. Burns also served three seasons (1992-94) as an assistant coach at Georgia Tech.

In his final year at Wyoming, Burns had the most improved offense in the Mountain West.

Burns is a 1978 graduate of Springfield College, where he played quarterback. He also has a master's degree from Springfield. His first coaching position came at his alma mater as he served two seasons as offensive coordinator upon his graduation.